Heavy Vehicle Driver

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

• Operate various types of buses to transport students between locations, interstate trips, scheduled routes in a city. work early morning, late evening and weekend shifts, and fully responsible for the safety of their students. and must do their best to avoid accidents.
• Ensure that their vehicle is maintained appropriately. include both regular and preventative maintenance. 
• keep records of their commute times and report mechanical issues, delays or other dilemmas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure compliance with UAE’s traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a vehicle for passenger use.
• Follow precise schedules and must adjust their driving according to traffic and weather conditions to arrive at each stop at the designated time.
• Ensure the safety of the students and keep the bus in safe working condition.
• Keep records of their commute times and report mechanical issues, delays or other dilemmas.
• Pick up students at stops along established routes and drop them off at university, (Round).
• Transport students and faculty to special events, such as field trips or sporting events.
• Ensure that the vehicles are operating properly each day by testing brakes, tires and other components and report any non-routine problems or malfunctioning equipment to management.
• Keep track of the amount of fuel used, number of students transported, and miles driven, which they typically report to supervisors each week.
• Follow specified instructions, procedures, and standards for the efficient and safe operation of the vehicle, and for the care and safety of passengers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• High school certification.
• Two years of experience that is directly related to duties and responsibilities specified.
• Valid UAE heavy bus driving license.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent customers service skills.
• Very Good communication skills in Arabic /English languages or both.
• Active listener.
• Excellent knowledge of UAE roads.
• Good knowledge of UAE traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial passenger vehicle.
• Clear driving records without traffic violations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Light physical effort. Requires some standing or walking.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work flexible hours as appropriate to program requirements and may be required to remain on-call (work early morning, late evening and weekend shifts).

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Head of Transportation Unit.